In 2012, according to estimates, a total of 4600 foreign families bought a home in Italy. This is 13.5% more than the previous year and represents a total investment of 2.1 billion Euros.Just like the old joke that involves a Frenchman, a German and an Englishman so the image could fit the buyers that have, up to now, invested in Italian property. Historically, France, Germany and the United Kingdom were the first countries to take an active interest in the Italian property market, albeit favouring different parts of Italy. Historically, as a second home investment, Germans tended to buy in and around the lakes of northern Italy and later the Adriatic coast. Their geographical preferences, however, now seem to be changing. Although the Adriatic Riviera still accounts for more than 25% of Italian property searches made by German citizens this was closely followed by the Veneto coast at 23% and Liguria at 17%. Recent ‘hot spots’ among German clients include the Conero Riviera in the Marche at 5%, just one percentage point below Lake Garda, and Salento at 4%. In 47% of cases, Germans invest between 200,000 and 300,000 euros in a property. It would also appear that a new type of German buyer is emerging as in 13% of cases they are looking for a farmhouse and not simply a house. With exactly the same investment budget as Germans our French cousins, however, still have a preference for Liguria. From West to East, Liguria still accounts for 21% property searches among the French. Their second preference is Tuscany at 11% while the third most popular search is very specific, Rome! The Italian capital is the place to buy for 5% of potential French investors. The English, indeed British, in Italy have now become a sizeable minority, especially in Tuscany and central Italy. The hilly area between the provinces of Siena and Florence has even acquired the name ‘Chiantishire’ in recognition of the amount of ‘Brits’ that are here. It is no surprise then that Tuscany accounts for 29% of property searches by the ‘Brits’ followed by the beautiful cities of Venice (19%) and Rome (18%). Curiously, just behind these popular choices, is not another historic town but Milan which accounts for 16% of property searches made by UK citizens. The budget for British buyers appears to be slightly larger than the French and Germans at between 300,000 and 500,000 euros.While these nationalities represent the historical footprint of foreign buyers in Italy the analysis from the research department at the property website, Immobiliare.it, highlight two important emerging ‘buyer profiles’, the Russians and Austrians.Those with the deepest pockets would appear to be the Russian buyers. While 77% of Russian buyers estimate that they will not spend less that 500,000 euros on a property they end up, on average, spending 900,000 euros and above on a properties. Their searches tend to be polarised between two specific areas. Rome, which accounts for 41% of searches where they plan to buy apartments with at least 5 rooms, and Sardinia which accounts for 31% of searches for luxury Villas. Increasingly, however, the Russians have discovered the charms of the coast with 15% of their searches focused on Campania.While the arrival of the Russians may not be a great surprise the same cannot be said for the Austrians who have recently become increasingly interested in Italian property. Their most common searches are for three-room apartments in Lignano Sabbiadoro in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region while there is also increasing interest in Veneto and Umbria at 21% and 11% respectively. Similar to the British, the Austrians would also appear to be mid to high end spenders with 43% budgeting to spend between 300,000 and 500,000 euros on their Italian property.

Le Marche Properties and Accommodation
Le Marche is the up and coming region to visit with marvellous accommodations or invest in a property. Le Marche it is an incredible place to visit or the ideal location where expatriate because is a treasure chest of churches, galleries and stunning landscapes – culture and nature all waiting to welcome you.
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A well established Italian company for sale;a perfect business opportunity in the form of a fully functioning yoga retreat located in an uninterrupted 100-acre estate only 20 minutes from the stunning town of Urbino in the Marche region of Italy. Consisting of four buildings, including ample accommodation for both guests and permanent residents, panoramic pool, yoga platform, acres of woodland and oodles of peace and quiet. [...]

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The Observer: "The Hill is a magical place. The kind of gorgeous Italian farmhouse - plus pool, gardens filled with wild flowers, and panoramic views - that you'd spend a fortune renting for a couple of weeks over the summer."

Borgo Belfiore Country House Tour - Located in Le Marche, Italy. Tranquility within 13 apartments overlooking the beautiful hills of Le Marche. www.belfiore-italia.com

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Borgo Belfiore nestling in the heart of the Marche region lies in the province of Ancona just 35 km inland from the Adriatic Coast. It provides 13 comfortable apartments in 2 historic 17th century buildings. The buildings and apartments have been restored in the traditional style with all modern comforts and tasteful furnishings. Borgo Belfiore lies on the outskirts of the little village of Montefortino (di Arcevia) and is an ideal venue for nature lovers seeking peace and tranquillity. It is also a good starting point to explore the rich history and art of Marche and its medieval towns and villages.

Located in the heart of the Marche region, a group of old houses forming an hamlet has been completely renovated and transformed into what it is now a very special accommodation, among the largest in the Region, with 209 rooms, a conference center with 23 meeting rooms [...]

Exclusive and luxury Loft in Porto Sant'Elpidio with two beautiful terraces, one with sea view in the living area and the other to enjoy the relax in the bedrooms [...]

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Want a sea view in Le Marche? You'll pay a premium as the average home within 100m of coastline sells for €25k more but now to buy by the sea is more convenient since the price decreased in these year a 6% more than the inner land.

This prestigious Villa Liberty with a wonderful panoramic view over hills and towards Conero, has a unique location, only 5 minute walk from the old town of Macerata but with a garden and building plot, where you can have a nice pool and if you want even a gazebo.The Villa is currently a unique house, but can be easily transformed into two units, with the idea of convert into a luxury B&B for two families. [...]

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Between the 19th and the 20th century the whole territory of Le Marche seen a busy building activity and so the first shapes of Art Nouveau appeared. This was the time the wealthy families commissioned small villas as “second houses” or “vacation houses” in the coast or in the proximity of the major town but in the countryside. This is the case of this property on sale.

Deep in the heart of the Marche countryside, in the middle of wheat fields, you can get in touch with nature, lost nowadays where your senses can rediscover unexpected emotions. The sounds, colours and smell of the countryside will add to your stay in this extraordinary building, an ideal retreat for a honeymoon couple.

The large glass doors opening onto surrounding countryside let you enjoy the landscape even in winter; immersed in the heat of wood and the original brickwork inside the house. A large external porch facing the sunset will help you enjoy the summer nights. The clearness of the sky guarantees a perfect view of the heavens on beautiful summer nights, accompanied by the sound of crickets and cicadas.

The country-loft is also equipped with a hot open-air shower and an intimate exclusive swimming pool that offers you an unforgettable experience with nature. [...]

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Here are one of five years of tips, another of the best accommodations, property that will make you relax, in the sparkling beauty of Le Marche Region.

In a wonderful background, 5 minutes from the historic city center, situated on a hill 530 meters above sea level, on sale spacious property, very scenic, with a total of 1348 square meters, currently used as a receptive purpose.The main building, completely made of stone, was entirely rearrangedrecently and is disposed on 3 floors of 1,000 square meters in total, also the most of it enjoying a private entrance has been divided into six exclusive apartments, furnished and very distinctive. The floors have excellent original wooden beams of 'epoch, restored or replaced where it was needed, the flooring was chosen an interesting porcelain tile, with the exception of the second floor where there is a laminate of good taste, doors, windows and wooden shutters. [...]

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This very nice property is located just 5 minutes from the center of Cingoli. This is how "Borghi d'Italia" describes the town:

Entering the old centre of Cingoli, what it strikes is the combination of the warm colors of façades with austerity of stone Renaissance portals; there is a peculiar calm and timeless atmosphere, thanks to almost total closure of the centre to motor traffic and views of great scenic and emotional impact. [source]

Rising interest for two locations: the Dolomites and the Marche region.According to Mrs Travella, “This has been a good year for the Italian property market and to buy Italian property, with bargains still to be found in many areas. If the first quarter of 2015 is as busy as the first quarter of 2014 then this will be a very positive sign indeed and I can see no reason why not. The euro is weaker against the pound, which is a great advantage and, of course, encourages clients to purchase more readily.” [...]

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If you are considering buying property in Italy, this may be the right time to do it: throughout 2014, housing prices have continued to fall, by about 0.7% on new houses, and 1% on resale/existing homes. At the same time, sales have picked up and the trend is expected to continue throughout 2015. In addition, mortgage rates are at historic lows and government bonds (the typical investment used as an alternative to property investment) yield an extremely low interest rate: these factors together signal that this is a good time to buy. [source]

This farm, which is just 15km from the sea and tucked away in one of Le Marche's least known and most unspoilt areas, consists of a large semi restored house covering 373 sqm on 2 floors (a possible 5 bedrooms) and a sizeable annex that needs full restoration. The land that comes with the farm is made up of arable land (some organic), olive groves, woods and vineyards for a total of 16.4H.

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Want to escape in Le Marche to produce wine and extra virgin olive oil? Here a property for sale with a vines plantation of Pecorino, Passerina and Sangiovese and Ascolana Tenera as main olive trees.

Hotel Leone is a labour of love from a couple who are refreshingly honest and hard working about their craft. They genuinely want to provide a home from home experience [...]

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Anyone thinking the village of Montelparo in Le Marche is a secluded travel destination, far from the mass tourism circuits, almost forgotten by travel book guides and travel bloggers, well... is not wrong, but it is also true that a boutique hotel, there, will pamper you with international standard services, leaving the serenity to enjoy one of the most beautiful and authentic places in the Marches

As a landlord with over 12 years of experience, I used Airbnb.com for the 1st time and it got me thinking. Is this something I should look into doing? [...]

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Airbnb Is Inc.'s 2014 Company of the Year.Airbnb enabled about 40 million room nights in 2014, and that in 2015 it could reach 1.5 million listings, which means they now offer more lodging than Hilton Worldwide or InterContinental Hotels Group or any other hotel chain in the world. The primacy of Airbnb is not in question... nevertheless let's read this interesting article.

Giardino Segreto has 5 en suite, well equipped double guest rooms providing a spacious and elegant accommodation where spending pleasing and sound holidays. Rooms come complete with a free wi-fi connection; each en suite is equipped with a shower or bathtub, hair dryer, towels and is serviced daily to an excellent standard of cleanliness. [...]

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The villa dates back to the 19th century, although its interior was refurbished at the beginning of the 1990s. Now you can enjoy the structure with its lovely quaint inner garden and its spacious and elegant rooms, perfect for visitors looking for peace and quite, relaxation or a romantic gateway.

You’ll learn how Kemp became a successful flipper and much more, including how to:

Get started with little savings or free time

Find great leads and follow up on them

Clean up your credit and find financing

Sign up a great agent, lender, or contractor

Learn when you can do it yourself, and when to hire a pro

Keep costs down during renovations

Set schedules and plan for costs and fees

Master home staging for higher profits

Manage mistakes before they become disaster

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All off-plan prices should always be a good deal lower than completed prices, allowing power for “flip” investments in which capital investors sell on the unit prior to project completion. In this way they take advantage of capital appreciation over the construction period, which is expected to be quite considerable (between 10% and 20% per annum), particularly in the emerging south. It is important to be aware that in Italy there are no industry standards to ensure the reassignment of contracts is permitted in off-plan projects and sometimes, though not always; investors will be charged around 1,000 EUR or a percentage of the purchase price in order to do so. [source]

The Agriturismo Molleone is an elegantly restored country house that dates back in the 15th century. Beautifully located with stunning views, it offers visitors a unique blend of antique charm and modern style for an unforgettable stay in Italy’s Le Marche region.

An amazing opportunity to purchase this stunning property, that has incredibly surprisingly come onto the market, so do not miss the chance to own this beautiful home.

Situated in a perfectly elevated position with views across beautiful valleys to hill top villages. The property can accommodate 10 in the main house and further studio accommodation for another 2 people. Everything you need is provided in this home, and of course comes with its own swimming pool.

Structurally, the property was rebuilt using all original materials including stones, bricks, beams and tiles wherever possible. With this structure the house has been built to excellent standards, without compromise on fitments or finishing’s. [...]

The hotel is located at the doorway of the S. Bartolo Naturalistic Park in the greenery, where the blue of the sea embraces the skyline. This is the scenery where the hotel lies and the city centre is only a few steps away…and the sandy beach is right below your eyes. [...]

The relais is in the historical centre of a Medieval village on a hill overlooking the Adriatic Sea, just 4 kms from San Benedetto del Tronto and the sea. The residence was opened following the restoration of two houses of architectural beauty dating back to the 1500s and it has the privilege to have the only garden in the historical [...]

In the hillside of Ascoli Piceno, Marche, this large, beautiful, luxury villa overlooking the sea with its dependance is for sale. Perfectly restored both internally and externally, the property has a total area of 5,000 m2 and is complemented by a total of 42 acres of land complete with 2,000 olives trees which produce about 30-40 tons of olive oil and olive brine. You enter the main villa along a lovely driveway lined with pines and oaks, in turn surrounded by olive and palm trees. Its surface area is 2,500 m2 and is spread out over 4 floors that have about 4 meter high ceilings. On the ground floor there is the living area with a large entrance hall, a library, music room, kitchen, dining room with antique fireplace, 2 bathrooms, a wardrobe, and a large salon with a beautiful fireplace. [...]

Located in the centre of Ancona, in the most prestigious and elegant district of the city, the Grand Hotel Passetto is an historic building and it's always been the benchmark of the high grade hospitality of the regional capital.Overlooking the sea and one of the most important monuments of the town, the Passetto, from which it takes its name, this elegant hotel is the ideal choice for an exclusive stay in Ancona.

The hotel offers 40 rooms of 5 different types, finely furnished in classical style, some of them with a privileged view over the sea; an elegant breakfast room decorated with fresh flowers; a quiet and cosy relax room with lounge bar; 3 bright and equipped meeting rooms; a private garden with swimming pool and solarium; parking and garage. [...]

Farmhouse nested in the nature for sale in Marche, with Tourism activity already started. The property is divided into two houses, the first is very old and dates back to 1500 and is as follows:

1.Ground floor to renovate, barn, cellars, caves and an ancient oven, currently running, where cooking bread

First Floor space: kitchen, dining room with fireplace, large living room , were originally two rooms and you could get another room, study and large bedroom, bathroom.2.Guest-House completely renovated and partially rebuilt in 2008, has a B&B license,First floor: two double bedrooms with shared bathroom, huge living room and pellet stoveLoft with two double roomsSecond floor: Apartment with independent heating system with radiators, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, sitting area, access to garden and covered loggia to eat and enjoy the view in the summer. [...]

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